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Daily Tribune
10-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Tribune
‘Snehasparsham' blood donation camp successful
The Kollam Pravasi Association (KPA) Riffa Area Committee successfully organized its 18th 'KPA Snehasparsham' blood donation camp at King Hamad University Hospital, drawing significant participation from the expat community. Over 50 expatriates came forward to donate blood, marking the event as a testament to the association's commitment to community welfare. The camp was inaugurated by Krishna Kumar, Chairman of the Sree Narayana Cultural Society. Riffa Area President Suresh Unnithan presided over the event, while KPA President Anooj Master delivered the keynote address. Subin Sunil Kumar, Area Joint Secretary, extended a welcome, and Ananthu Shankar, Area Treasurer, offered the vote of thanks. Leaders including KPA General Secretary Prashanth Prabuddhan, Secretary Rajeesh Pattazhi, KPA Founder President Nisar Kollam, Blood Donation Convenors V.M. Pramod and Nawas Jalaluddin, Area Coordinator Maju Varghese, and Area Secretary Sajan Nair conveyed their felicitations for the successful initiative.
Daily Tribune
07-05-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
KPA celebrates International Labour Day across Bahrain
The Kollam Pravasi Association (KPA) marked International Labour Day with a series of impactful events across Bahrain, reinforcing its dedication to social responsibility and solidarity with the workforce. One of the key highlights was the 17th edition of KPA's 'Snehasparsham' blood donation camp, held on May 1 at King Hamad University Hospital. Over 60 expatriates participated in the initiative, which was inaugurated by Saneesh Koorumullil, Chairman of Gurudeva Social Society, and presided over by KPA President Anoj Master. Blood Donation Convener V.M. Pramod welcomed the gathering, while General Secretary Prashanth Prabudhan, Vice President Koyivila Mohammed Kunju, Treasurer Manoj Jamal, Secretaries Anilkumar and Rajeesh Pattazhi, Founding President Nisar Kollam, and Founding General Secretary Jagat Krishnakumar shared their felicitations. Vote of thanks The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Convener Navas Karunagappally. The camp was successfully coordinated by KPA's Central and District Committees, along with members of its women's wing, Pravasi Shree. In another event, Pravasi Shree, KPA's women's wing, commemorated Labour Day at a women's labour camp in Jurdab, where they distributed meals to over 100 female workers. The initiative was inaugurated by KPA Secretary Anilkumar, with Pravasi Shree Coordinator Kishore Kumar, Ranjith R. Pillai, and unit heads Pradeep Anil, Shamil Ismail, Sumi Shameer, Shani Nisar, and Kajal Naveen sharing their greetings. Additionally, the Hamad Town Area Committee of KPA hosted celebrations at Zarwan Fiberglass Factory, emphasizing appreciation for workers' contributions. KPA President Anoj Master inaugurated the event, which was presided over by Hamad Town Area President Jyothi Pramod.
